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Netball ACT Academy
Develop a Diamond
Athlete Information Pack
And Selection Policy
CONTENTS
1. PROGRAM OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................... 2
2. SELECTION PHILOSOPHY ................................................................................................................. 3
3. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA ....................................................................................................................... 3
4. SELECTION PANEL ........................................................................................................................... 3
5. SELECTION CRITERIA ....................................................................................................................... 4
6. SQUAD FORMATION ....................................................................................................................... 4
7. KEY DATES ....................................................................................................................................... 4
8. APPEALS PROCESS ........................................................................................................................... 4
9. POWER TO AMEND ......................................................................................................................... 5
APPENDIX 1 – 2015 SELECTION REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................... 6
APPENDIX 2 – PROGRAM SELECTION CRITERIA ...................................................................................... 7
APPENDIX 3 – 2015 KEY DATES ............................................................................................................. 10
APPENDIX 4 – NOMINATION FORM ...................................................................................................... 11
APPENDIX 5 – APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION...................................................................................... 13
1. PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Netball ACT Academy (NACTA) Programs are a partnership between Netball ACT, the ACT
Government through the ACT Academy of Sport (ACTAS) and Netball Australia. A number of
programs are delivered as part of the Academy with varying levels of involvement from the
three stakeholders, the ACTAS/NACTA structure is as follows:
The ACTAS/NACTA Program is conducted as part of the Netball Australia national high
performance pathway. The components are delivered as an ACTAS Academy Program which is
an integral member of the National Institute Network (NIN) that supports the Netball Australia
High Performance Unit to deliver its national objectives. The Netball Australia and Netball ACT
objectives achieved through these programs are as follows:
Netball Australia Netball ACT
To deliver a world class netball program that prepares athletes and teams to win milestone events.
To provide a comprehensive athlete pathway that is consistent with the national framework
To identify and develop the next generation of pre‐elite athletes for sustained international success
Provide talent identification opportunities for athletes within the ACT
To build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders to deliver the National High Performance Plan
Establish a daily training environment that complements the athlete pathway
TAP •ACTAS/NACT Talented Athlete Program
•Individual athlete who is considered capable of national selection in current and/or future performance cycles
•Delivered as a ACTAS Academy Program
ETA •NACT Emerging Talented Athlete Program
•Individual athlete who is considered capabale of selection in the Canberra Darters and/or ACT State Teams in future performance cycles
•Delivered as a NACT Academy Program
DTA •NACT Developing Talented Athlete Program
•Individual athlete who is considered capabale of selection in ACT State teams in future performance cycles
•Delievered as a NACT Academy Program
DaD •Develop a Diamond
•Individual athlete who shows potential to progress through NACT athlete pathway in future performance cycles
•Delivered by Netball ACT in accordance with Netball Australia 's Develop a Diamond Acadmey Program sylabus
2. SELECTION PHILOSOPHY
The NACTA Programs provide a daily training environment that supports the athlete pathway
and are important and relevant in developing successful athletes. Netball ACT is committed to
selecting athletes whose current performance indicates physical, tactical and mental potential to
progress through the athlete pathway and develop as an elite netballer.
The NACTA athletes will be selected with the following overriding objectives: i. To provide a pathway for ACT athletes who wish to compete for Australia
ii. To identify and prepare athletes for the transition into national elite programs
iii. To train and compete with a high performance culture
3. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
3.1. Athletes seeking selection to an NACTA Program must meet the following criteria:
i. Must be a member of Netball ACT or qualify to compete for the ACT at the National
Championships and/or the Australian Netball League under the Birth Right Policy of
Netball Australia
ii. Must meet Netball Australia’s eligibility criteria for the National Championships and/or
the Australian Netball League
iii. Must be in good standing with their District and Netball ACT including no monies
owing or no disciplinary action currently being pursued against them
iv. Must compete in the Netball ACT State League or Junior Championships
v. Must attend all activities identified in the Selection Requirements
a) Where an athlete is unable to attend an activity identified in the Selection
Requirements because of injury or extraordinary circumstances they can seek an
exemption if they meet the requirements outlined in the Exemption Process.
Appendix 5.
vi. Must be of a physical and mental health and fitness standard consistent of a high
performance athlete
4. SELECTION PANEL
The Selection Panel will be responsible for selecting the best possible squad to achieve the
stated outcomes while maintaining the integrity of this selection policy. The Selection Panel will
consist of the Coaching Technical Advisory Group (C-TAG).
All members of the Selection Panel must declare any real or perceived conflicts of interest to the
General Manager of Netball ACT; it is the responsibility of the General Manager to determine if a
conflict of interest could affect the outcome of the selection process and if so, replace the
member of the Selection Panel. In the event that one or more of these individuals is unavailable
to fulfil the role of selector for any reason, the General Manager will appoint a suitably qualified
replacement.
The Selection Panel will have the scope to invite athletes to join the DADA Program. In inviting
athletes, it must be clear that this does not constitute pre-selection and the athlete will still be
required to fulfil the eligibility and selection criteria.
5. SELECTION CRITERIA
Athletes seeking inclusion in an NACTA Program must fulfil the selection requirements outlined
in Appendix 1.
Nominating athlete will be assessed by the Selection Panel based on their performances at the
following events and/or activities:
Netball ACT State Team Selections
ACT Schoolgirls Selection Trials
CCC ACT State League
ACT Junior Netball Championships
Participation in previous NACTA Programs
Nominating Athletes will be assessed on the key performance areas as identified in the Netball
Australia’s National Athlete Pathway. The skills that will be assessed by the Selection Panel for
each program are provided in Appendix 2.
6. SQUAD FORMATION
Athletes will be notified of their selection/non-selection via the Netball ACT website with the
final squad to be posted at a specified date and time as identified in the Appendix 3 – Key Dates.
Non-selected athletes will be provided feedback upon request.
7. KEY DATES
The key dates for the establishment and delivery of the NACTA Programs are provided in
Appendix 3.
8. APPEALS PROCESS
A nominating athlete that has not been selected to an ACTAS/NACTA Program has the right to
appeal the decision in accordance with the By Law 05/06 – Appeals. The key points of the
appeals process are as follows:
i. Appeals must be lodge with Netball ACT within 14 days of the decision being notified
to the athlete
ii. A fee of $100 must be paid at the time of lodging the notice of the appeal
a) The fee will be refunded if the appeal is upheld
b) The fee will be forfeited in the appeal is dismissed
iii. Neither party shall be entitled to legal representation at the hearing of the appeals
panel
iv. If the appeal is upheld, Netball ACT has 14 days from the time the recommendation is
forwarded to the President to consider appropriate action
9. POWER TO AMEND
This policy can be amended at any time by the Board of Netball ACT if the Board is of the opinion
that such an amendment is necessary as a result of any change in the Netball Australia
guidelines, to give effect to the policy following discovery of a drafting error or oversight or for
any other reason determined to be in the best interests of Netball ACT. Netball ACT shall not be
responsible or liable in any way to anyone as a result of any such amendment.
APPENDIX 1 – 2015 SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
Athletes seeking selection to an NACTA Program are required to:
i. Complete a NACTA Nomination form (Appendix 4)
ii. Currently or previously participated in at least one of the following events and/or
activities:
a) ACT State Selections
b) National Netball Championships
c) ACT Schoolgirls Selection Trials
d) National Schoolgirls Netball Championships
e) CCC ACT State League
f) ACT Junior Netball Championships
g) Participation in a previous NACTA Program
iii. Commit to all program activities including but not limited to:
a) Any group or individual court session
b) Any strength and conditioning session
c) Any athlete welfare/education sessions
iv. Be available for public appearances, school clinics and holiday programs where
appropriate and as agreed between Netball ACT the individual athletes
v. Meet the athlete financial contribution of the program.
a) Develop a Diamond $150.00
Athletes who are unable to meet any aspect of the selection requirements must notify Netball ACT
when nominating or as soon as practically possible.
APPENDIX 2 – PROGRAM SELECTION CRITERIA
SELECTION CRITERIA – DEVELOP A DIAMOND
Movement Skills
Take-Off
o Demonstrate efficient technique from a stationary and moving start
Straight movement forward and backward
Diagonal movement to the left and right
Footwork
o Demonstrate efficient running technique
o Able to sprint and change direction
o Side step
o Speed of footwork
o Recovery footwork
o Working a number of combinations
Jumping
o Demonstrate efficient technique
Able to jump off left or right foot
Able to jump from both feet simultaneously
Able to turn in the air
Landing
o Demonstrate safe and balanced technique
Able to land on left or right foot
Able to land on both feet simultaneously
Able to pivot in all directions with outside turn
Ball Skills
Catching
o Demonstrate correct technique and accurate execution
Strong catch and snatch
Two hands
One hand control – both hands
Throwing
o Demonstrate correct technique and accurate execution
Shoulder pass
Dominant hand
Chest pass
Bounce pass
Lob pass
o Placement of pass
o Timing on release of pass
Attacking Skills
Straight leads
Diagonal leads
Dodge
Double dodge
Change of Direction
Front cut
Holds
Lunges
Two leads
Creating Space
o Clearing leads
o Clearing leads and drives
o Clearing leads and re-offers
Vision
Decision Making
Space Awareness
Communication skills
Defending Skills
Defensive footwork
o Shadowing
Body control and re-positioning
o Recovery step
One on one defending
o Front position
o Side position
Adjusting body position as ball approaches
Intercepting
o Attack on the first ball
Hands over the ball
Delay and deny space
Communication skills
Working together in and out of circle
Shooting
Demonstrate correct and accurate technique
o Stationary
Short
Medium
Long
o Step forward
o Step back
o Side step
Rebounding
Working together in and out of the circle
Communication skills
Strategies
Centre Pass – Attack
o Simple set up positions
One on one
Two on one
o Delivery of centre pass
Centre Pass – Defence
o One on one
o Two on one
o Working as a unit
o Communication skills
Base Line Throw-in – Attack
o Simple back line throw-ins
o Ability to read the play
Space Awareness
Decision Making
Base Line Throw-in – Defence
o One on one
o Two on one
o Communication skills
Shooting Circle – Attack
o Demonstrate the ability to apply and understand unit skills
Shooter/Goal Attack leads
Timing of leads
Rotations in the circle
Holds
Shooter to shooter passes
Rebounding
Shooting Circle – Defence
o One on one
o Two on one
o Communication skills
o Change of body position as ball approaches
o Defence of shot
Lean
Jump
Box out
o Rebound
o Outlet pass
APPENDIX 3 – 2015 KEY DATES
The key dates for the 2015 NACTA Programs are as follows:
NACTA Programs – Develop a Diamond
Junior Championship Saturday 1st – Sunday 2nd August
Selection Invitations 5:00pm Friday 7 August
DADA Selections 6:30 – 8:00pm Tuesday 18 August
DADA Selections 6:30 – 8:00pm Thursday 20 August
DADA Squad Announcement 5:00 pm Wednesday 26 August 2015
Athlete Induction 6:00 – 7:00pm Monday 31 August 2015
Program Commencement Tuesday 1 September 2015
Program Concludes Friday 11 December 2015
APPENDIX 4 – NOMINATION FORM
NACTA Programs
Develop a Diamond
2015 Athlete Nomination Form
Nominations are being sought for athletes wishing to be considered for the 2015 NACTA Program – Develop a
Diamond. Athlete selections will be conducted in accordance with the NACTA Programs Selection Policy.
Nominating athletes are required to complete the following nomination form and return to Netball ACT before
the close of nominations.
1. PERSONAL DETAILS
Name and Surname
Address Street or PO
Suburb Postcode
Contact Details Home Ph.
Mobile
Date of Birth
Height
2. NEXT OF KIN
Name
Relationship
Emergency Contact No.
Southwell Park, Northbourne Ave
Lyneham ACT 2602
PO Box 423
Dickson ACT 2602
Tel: 02 6241 4088
Fax: 02 6241 2434
www.act.netball.asn.au
3. NETBALL DETAILS
District
Club
District Coach
Coach Contact No. Mobile
Preferred Playing Position
Highest Level Playing in 2015
4. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All nominating athletes must fulfil the selection requirements identified in the Selection Requirements section
of the NACTA Programs Selection policy.
The dates for selection are identified in the Key Dates section of the NACTA Programs Selection Policy.
An athlete financial contribution will be charged for participation in the 2015 Academy – Develop a Diamond
Program.
Nominations close on Monday 27 July, 2015 and are to be returned by post, email or fax to:
Kim Clarke, Programs Administrator
PO Box 423
Dickson ACT 2602
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 02 6241 2434
5. Declaration
I hereby nominate for consideration in the 2015 NACTA Program and I accept the above conditions and agree
to be bound by the selection law and directions of the Board of Netball ACT and Netball Australia
(Parent/Guardian signature required for players under the age of 18)
Name
Parent or Guardian
Sign Sign
Date Date
APPENDIX 5 – APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION
2015 NACTA PROGRAMS
Develop a Diamond
APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION
The following form is to be completed by nominating athletes wishing to apply for an exemption from a
selection, training or competition commitment with the NACTA Program. The form must be completed in
whole and supporting documentation must be provided where appropriate. Where required, please attach an
additional page to support your application.
Name and Surname
Address Street or PO
Suburb Postcode
Contact Details Home Ph.
Mobile
I am applying for the following exemption (please complete the corresponding section):
Injury or illness Employment or education Bereavement Other
Sessions Missed: Selection From: To:
Training From: To:
Competition From: To:
Injury or illness
Nature of Report: Illness Injury
Diagnosis:
Type of Injury: New Old / Recurrent
Cause of Injury: Competition Training Cross Training
Other (specify):
Status: Modified Training / Competition No Training / Competition
Southwell Park, Northbourne Ave
Lyneham ACT 2602
PO Box 423
Dickson ACT 2602
Tel: 02 6241 4088
Fax: 02 6241 2434
www.act.netball.asn.au
Expected Return Date:
Medical Certificate Provided: Yes No
Employment or Education
Employer/Institution:
Status: Full-time Part-time Casual
Please provide the circumstances resulting in the required absences:
Supporting documentation provided: Yes No
Bereavement
Please provide the circumstances resulting in the required absences:
Supporting documentation provided: Yes No
Other
Please provide the circumstances resulting in the required absences:
Supporting documentation provided: Yes No
Declaration
I, ______________________________ declare that the information provided is true and correct and
acknowledge that any misleading information may result in me being ineligible for selection.
Signed: ____________________________________ Date: ___________________________
